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Newtown’s Alex Cooper of ‘Call Her Daddy’ Fame Signs Sponsorship Deal with Women’s Soccer League
Newtown native and podcaster Alex Cooper recently secured a sponsorship deal for her beverage brand, Unwell Hydration, with National Women’s Soccer League, writes Katie Deighton for The Wall Street Journal. As part of the deal, Cooper — whose podcast, Call Her Daddy, has made her a beloved media star among young women — will appear…
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Activate Your Taste Buds At Some of Philadelphia’s Best Brunch Spots
Pennsylvania isn’t short on culinary delights that enrich a vibrant brunch scene, writes Marlon Amorin for DDD Near Me. The same can be said about Philadelphia, with a number of top-tier brunch spots with delicious options. At Café La Maude, you can indulge yourself in a mix of French and Lebanese dining options, such as…
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Nike’s Jordan Brand World of Flight Store One Step Closer to Opening Planned Center City Store
A major hurdle has been cleared in regards to Nike’s plan of opening a new World of Flight store in Center City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The city recently approved the changes the company had proposed to make to the Walnut Street storefront in which the business will operate. The planned Philadelphia store would…
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Joel Embiid’s Old City Penthouse Hits Market Again With Another Major Price Cut
A 3,500-square-foot bi-level penthouse in Old City, owned by Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, is back on the market with an almost 30 percent price drop, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 101 Walnut St. unit is listed for $3.9 million. The property was originally priced at $5.5 million in December 2023,…
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Bucks is One of the Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania, Data Shows
Many counties throughout the nation are experiencing growth due to job opportunities, education, relatively affordable housing costs, historic or well-designed downtowns, or access to cultural opportunities, reports Stacker. Using rankings from Niche, Stacker has compiled a list of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania, and Bucks County was ranked No. 7. Niche ranked the…
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Baby Bureau in Warminster Ensures Every Baby and Mother Receives What They Need from the Start
The Baby Bureau in Warminster is supporting Pennsylvania families as they embark on their journeys with their newest additions, providing everything they might need from the very beginning, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Laurieann Tebben, the executive director of The Baby Bureau, highlighted they provide items like diapers and wipes, to sleepers and…
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WSJ: Trump Wants to Revive Shipbuilding in Philly and Beyond, But Costs, Workforce Shortages Pose Challenges
Philadelphia is one of only two U.S. shipyards still building commercial ships, as China now completely dominates the industry, write Inti Pacheco and Costas Paris for The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration has floated the idea of bringing shipbuilding back to the country by imposing port fees on Chinese-built ships and making it obligatory…
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Philly to Launch New Pilot Program to Help Improve Bus Speed, Reliability
Philadelphia is currently in the process of preparing to launch a new pilot program that uses technology that would give SEPTA buses at traffic signals, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. In the city’s latest effort to help improve bus speed and reliability, the pilot would allow SEPTA buses to get longer green lights or…
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Two Philadelphia Forever 21 Locations to Close As Retailer Seeks Buyer
Forever 21 is set to join the growing list of retail stores that have been closing both in the region and nationwide. The retail apparel brand recently announced the likelihood of closing all of its Pennsylvania stores, including two in Philadelphia, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes as the retailer searches…
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New Neighborhood with River Views Taking Shape in Bristol Borough
A new neighborhood with river views is taking shape in Bristol Borough, which is replacing a former shipyard and aircraft manufacturing plant, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The second phase of Radcliffe Court on the Delaware is currently underway, with a 96-unit condominium complex of mid-rise buildings being constructed. The development has already…
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WSJ: Home Values Could Decline Soon, But Will It Happen As Quickly in Pennsylvania?
Home values are expected to fall this year in areas where supply is rebounding and prices seem overvalued, while regions like Pennsylvania will continue to see higher prices and bidding wars due to persistent inventory shortages, writes Carol Ryan for The Wall Street Journal. According to the National Association of Realtors, the national supply of…
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USA Today Names Philadelphia Restaurant and Bar One of the Best in the Nation
USA TODAY has released its second annual “Restaurants of the Year” and “Bars of the Year” lists and a Philadelphia bar and restaurant is among those on the list, according to an article published by USA TODAY NETWORK. The restaurant and bar to make the list is Poison Heart on Spring Garden. While it’s not…
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Find Out How Much Revenue Center City Hotels Gained from Eagles’ Super Bowl Run
Hotels in Center City gained a significant boost from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run during what is typically a slow period, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The Eagles’ Super Bowl parade brought occupancy to 90 percent, gaining an additional $4.3 million in revenue for the hospitality industry over that weekend, which coincided with Valentine’s…
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Set to Open First Bucks County Location
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening its first Bucks County restaurant location on Monday, November 18, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new restaurant will open at Prickett Preserve in Lower Makefield near the Wegmans supermarket. The new location will be the casual American restaurant and steakhouse’s 5th in the Philadelphia area. Signature menu items…
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Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia
Kismet Bagels has been in operation for about five years and with four existing locations, that number is expected to double by this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owners Jacob and Alexandra Cohen have signed leases to open four new locations, including two in Philadelphia. The two new Philly locations will be…
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Local Entrepreneurs Will Have Chance to Pitch Business Ideas When ‘Shark Tank’ Comes to Philadelphia
Shark Tank, the ABC hit reality show, has announced that it will be coming to Philadelphia for a casting call in April, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hit show will be hosting a Season 17 opening casting event at Rivers Casino in Fishtown on Friday, April 11. The event is scheduled…
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Bucks County Community College Professor Recognized with Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award
Dr. Charles Beem, a professor at Bucks County Community College, has been recognized with the 2024 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award for his excellence in teaching and profound impact on students, according to a news report from the New Hope Free Press. The award, along with a cash stipend, was presented to Beem in January. The…
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BCCC Floral Design Exhibit in Philadelphia Flower Show
For the first time in the program’s history, an exhibition crafted by floral design students at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) will be featured in this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, marking a significant milestone for the program and its students. The exhibition, titled “Florists of the Future,” will take visitors on a journey to the…
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